The: Kid Laroi, Justin Bieber - Stay (official Video Lyric)
: Reflects more on trust issues and the fear of ruining a good thing, while affirming his partner's role in making him believe in love again.
: Focuses on self-destructive habits—like drinking and breaking promises—and pleading for a partner to stay because they are his only source of stability.
: The song was written about a year before its release at producer Blake Slatkin’s house. While Charlie Puth played a melody on a keyboard, LAROI liked it so much he insisted on recording it immediately, later describing it as his most organic songwriting experience. The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber - Stay (Official Video Lyric)
The song explores the and personal struggle:
: LAROI originally didn't think the song was right for his own album. After they connected via Instagram DM for a different collaboration, LAROI shared the "Stay" demo. Bieber immediately recognized its potential, telling LAROI, "If you don't use it, give it to me. I'll use it". : Reflects more on trust issues and the
The global hit by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber originated as a rough idea that LAROI nearly discarded until Bieber convinced him of its potential. The Creation Story
: The two eventually finished the track in person at Bieber's studio. Despite being a veteran, Bieber was reportedly nervous about his performance, repeatedly asking LAROI, "Yo, do you like this? Is this good?" during the session. Music Video Insights While Charlie Puth played a melody on a
: The iconic opening scene where LAROI is floating above his bed was actually quite painful to film. He had to spend hours in a harness that he described as "terrible" and physically "choking" him, though he loved the final result.